Revelation 4-5

The Throne

Revelations 4 describes the throne so vividly and descriptively. This is John's recount as he actually saw the throne as it had the appearance of "jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of emerald. Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads. From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God, and before the throne there was as it were a sea of glass, like crystal (v. 3-6). Haha. Wow. Picturing this mighty throne in Heaven is just awesome. There's also another verse that these creatures in Heaven are chanting, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!" We recognize this as a song that Chris Tomlin sang but this is pure worship to our God in Heaven and all the creatures are bowing down and worshipping Him. Think about it. What if we saw all the people in this world bow down and worship God?! What an amazing site.

The Scroll and the Lamb
This passage is just another reiteration of Jesus' honor, privilege and holiness. When no one could open the scroll because it was so sacred and it being sealed, only Jesus was WORTHY enough to do it. This just re-emphasizes the worthiness and power that God the Father has given to his Son, Jesus. Only through this unblemished lamb will we be able to meet the Father and only through Him are we redeemed for our sins and only Him will we serve our lives and hearts to!

I guess I'll end on this verse. Meditate on it if you want, that's usually what I do after reading. "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever! And the four living creatures said, 'Amen'! and the elders fell down and worshiped." (v. 13-14)

Revelation brings everything together. It's so clear cut and simple. Jesus is real. He is the Savior. He will come back. And those who proclaim His name shall be saved from the fiery pit!

Amen.